The major black grape variety known for making Bordeaux style blends… Cabernet Franc!  It’s known to be the parent grape for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenere. Usually it has a higher price point because it is often used in premium Bordeaux blends.  Depending on where this grape is grown (aka climate, terroir, etc.), the wine can be lighter or bolder.  Overall, it has a wide range of pairing opportunities.

 

One of my favorite things about Cabernet Franc’s is that they tend to have a very herbaceous character because of the “pyrazine” aroma compound found in the wine (fun facts woo!… it’s also found in Sauvignon Blanc). This grape tends to be highly acidic with some tannins and usually a medium bodied wine. Today’s bottle is made of 80% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot and 15% merlot.

 

I hope you enjoy this episode… and of course enjoy a glass (or bottle… no judgements here) while listening!

 

 

1:40 - Intro to Cabernet Franc

3:00 - ERMEHGERD

4:20 - Wine labels in the US

5:55 - Open the wine for tasting

6:20 - I’m a Miami girlie

9:10 - Visual analysis

9:50 - Wine suggestions when it comes to aging wine at home

12:50 - Taste analysis

14:10 - What foods I would eat with this wine

 

 

Today’s wine: 2014 Cabernet Franc Peterson Winery

 

 

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